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| − | ''' | + | '''General''' |
| − | * | + | * Manufacturer: [[Sony]] |
| − | * | + | * Model: MZ-R 30 |
| − | * | + | * Type: mobile MD recorder |
| − | * | + | * Years of manufacture: 1997 - 1998 |
| − | * | + | * Made in: Japan |
| − | * | + | * Color: Silver, Light blue metallic |
| − | * | + | * Dimensions: 116.5 x 78 x 26 mm (WxHxD) |
| − | * | + | * Weight: |
| − | ** | + | ** Recorder only: 220 g |
| − | + | including battery and MD: 317 g | |
| − | * | + | * Remote control: yes |
| − | * | + | * original price approx.: 600 DM |
| − | ''' | + | '''Connections''' |
| − | * | + | * Number of inputs: 3 |
| − | ** | + | ** Microphone (stereo - mini jack 3.5 mm, switchable between "Line In" and "Microphone") |
| − | ** Line | + | ** Line In (stereo - mini jack 3.5 mm, switchable between "Line In" and "Microphone") |
| − | ** | + | ** Optical digital input (via stereo mini jack 3.5 mm) |
| − | * | + | * Number of outputs: 2 |
| − | ** | + | ** Headphones (stereo mini jack 3.5 mm) |
| − | + | Line out (stereo mini jack 3.5 mm) | |
| − | ''' | + | '''Specifications''' |
| − | * | + | * Converter: 44.1 kHz |
| − | * MD | + | * MD compression: ATRAC 4.0 |
| − | * | + | * Frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz |
| − | * | + | * Distortion factor: |
| − | * | + | * Signal-to-noise ratio: analog recording 85.5 dB, digital output 88 dB, microphone input 72 dB (data according to Stereoplay 9/1997, p.53). |
| − | * | + | * Dynamic range: |
| − | * | + | * Supported formats: stereo, mono (longplay). |
| − | * Hi-MD | + | * Hi-MD support: no |
| − | * Anti- | + | * Anti-shock: 30 seconds |
| − | * | + | * Playback functions: |
| − | ** | + | ** Title programming: yes |
| − | + | Shuffle: yes | |
| − | + | Repeat: yes | |
| − | * | + | * Recording functions: |
| − | ** | + | ** Recording modes: SP, Mono |
| − | * | + | * Editing functions: |
| − | ** | + | ** Title name editable: yes |
| − | + | Delete: yes | |
| − | + | Move: yes | |
| − | ** | + | ** Share: yes |
| − | ** | + | ** Connect: yes |
| − | ''' | + | '''Special Features''' |
| − | * | + | * Wired remote (not with a display, but other Sony wired remotes usable). |
* Anti-Shock | * Anti-Shock | ||
| − | * | + | * Device largely made of metal |
| − | * | + | * Vertical jog dial - desired tracks can be quickly selected by simply turning the jog dial and snapping it into place |
| − | * | + | * Connection of a battery compartment with two AA batteries to the device. This allows up to 15 hours of music listening according to the user manual. |
| − | * Mono | + | * Mono longplay with doubled recording time for one MD possible |
| − | * | + | * Built-in sample rate converter for 32 kHz and 48 kHz - via the digital input jack |
| − | == | + | == Remarks == |
| − | * | + | * Other models of the same series: |
| − | * | + | * Predecessor model: [[Sony MZ-R 3]] |
| − | * | + | * Successor model: [[Sony MZ-R 35]] (similar in construction, externally almost the same). |
| − | * | + | * the good LIP-12 lithium-ion battery from Sony is no longer available, production has been stopped. However, there are still (as of 3/2020) working no-name replacement batteries available. |
| − | * Sony | + | * Sony named their portable MD-players and recorders "MD-Walkman" in reference to the famous Sony cassette players |
| − | == | + | == Pictures == |
| − | * | + | * Picture: Sony MZ-R 30 |
| − | [[ | + | [[File:Sony MZ-R 30-1.jpg]] |
| − | == | + | == Reviews == |
| − | * Audio | + | * Audio Reader's Choice "The Golden Ear" 1998: MD Portables and DAT Portables: 3rd place (Cf. Audio 12/1998) |
| − | * STEREO 8/1997: Stereo | + | * STEREO 8/1997: Stereo test verdict: 2 stars, very good. "Very flat and thanks to ATRAC 4 with sample rate converter, largely vibration resistant, noises a little more than stationary models." (Cite Stereo Test Mirror) |
| − | * STEREOPLAY 9/1997: | + | * STEREOPLAY 9/1997: Upper middle class, good. Sound 17 points (from mid 1998 34 points), price/performance: very good. "Practically equipped portable MD recorder with high utility value and good sound characteristics, which sets technical standards at a fighting price." |
| − | * AUDIO 5/1997: | + | * AUDIO 5/1997: Upper class. Sound good, total 63 points (Rec. digital 65 P./ Rec. analog 60 P.), 3 ears. Price/performance: very good. |
| − | * AUDIO 2/1998: in "Minidisc Extra | + | * AUDIO 2/1998: in "Minidisc Extra - Test- und Marktübersicht", p.33 summarizing, as in 5/1997. "While Sharp is retreading its Porti range and current models are only now coming onto the market, the Sony MZ-R 30 (Test Audio 5/1997) is the undisputed number one among portable recorders." (Quote Audio 2/1998, p.30) |
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Latest revision as of 08:27, 12 March 2020
Data[edit]
General
- Manufacturer: Sony
- Model: MZ-R 30
- Type: mobile MD recorder
- Years of manufacture: 1997 - 1998
- Made in: Japan
- Color: Silver, Light blue metallic
- Dimensions: 116.5 x 78 x 26 mm (WxHxD)
- Weight:
- Recorder only: 220 g
including battery and MD: 317 g
- Remote control: yes
- original price approx.: 600 DM
Connections
- Number of inputs: 3
- Microphone (stereo - mini jack 3.5 mm, switchable between "Line In" and "Microphone")
- Line In (stereo - mini jack 3.5 mm, switchable between "Line In" and "Microphone")
- Optical digital input (via stereo mini jack 3.5 mm)
- Number of outputs: 2
- Headphones (stereo mini jack 3.5 mm)
Line out (stereo mini jack 3.5 mm)
Specifications
- Converter: 44.1 kHz
- MD compression: ATRAC 4.0
- Frequency response: 20-20,000 Hz
- Distortion factor:
- Signal-to-noise ratio: analog recording 85.5 dB, digital output 88 dB, microphone input 72 dB (data according to Stereoplay 9/1997, p.53).
- Dynamic range:
- Supported formats: stereo, mono (longplay).
- Hi-MD support: no
- Anti-shock: 30 seconds
- Playback functions:
- Title programming: yes
Shuffle: yes Repeat: yes
- Recording functions:
- Recording modes: SP, Mono
- Editing functions:
- Title name editable: yes
Delete: yes Move: yes
- Share: yes
- Connect: yes
Special Features
- Wired remote (not with a display, but other Sony wired remotes usable).
- Anti-Shock
- Device largely made of metal
- Vertical jog dial - desired tracks can be quickly selected by simply turning the jog dial and snapping it into place
- Connection of a battery compartment with two AA batteries to the device. This allows up to 15 hours of music listening according to the user manual.
- Mono longplay with doubled recording time for one MD possible
- Built-in sample rate converter for 32 kHz and 48 kHz - via the digital input jack
Remarks[edit]
- Other models of the same series:
- Predecessor model: Sony MZ-R 3
- Successor model: Sony MZ-R 35 (similar in construction, externally almost the same).
- the good LIP-12 lithium-ion battery from Sony is no longer available, production has been stopped. However, there are still (as of 3/2020) working no-name replacement batteries available.
- Sony named their portable MD-players and recorders "MD-Walkman" in reference to the famous Sony cassette players
Pictures[edit]
- Picture: Sony MZ-R 30
Reviews[edit]
- Audio Reader's Choice "The Golden Ear" 1998: MD Portables and DAT Portables: 3rd place (Cf. Audio 12/1998)
- STEREO 8/1997: Stereo test verdict: 2 stars, very good. "Very flat and thanks to ATRAC 4 with sample rate converter, largely vibration resistant, noises a little more than stationary models." (Cite Stereo Test Mirror)
- STEREOPLAY 9/1997: Upper middle class, good. Sound 17 points (from mid 1998 34 points), price/performance: very good. "Practically equipped portable MD recorder with high utility value and good sound characteristics, which sets technical standards at a fighting price."
- AUDIO 5/1997: Upper class. Sound good, total 63 points (Rec. digital 65 P./ Rec. analog 60 P.), 3 ears. Price/performance: very good.
- AUDIO 2/1998: in "Minidisc Extra - Test- und Marktübersicht", p.33 summarizing, as in 5/1997. "While Sharp is retreading its Porti range and current models are only now coming onto the market, the Sony MZ-R 30 (Test Audio 5/1997) is the undisputed number one among portable recorders." (Quote Audio 2/1998, p.30)